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Zipra Veterans Regroup to Demand Seized Properties

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2010-01-07 05:42

Zipra Veterans Regroup to Demand Seized Properties - War veterans from the Zimbabwe Peoples Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA), the liberation war military wing of ZAPU, have regrouped to demand properties seized from the party by Mugabe's regime in 1982. Under a crackdown that saw the arrest on treason charges of senior ZAPU figures like Dumiso Dabengwa, Lookout Masuku and Stanley Nleya the regime seized 25 farms, 31 companies and several high value buildings.

Half of Remaining Commercial Farmers Under Serious Threat

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2010-01-07 05:41

Half of Remaining Commercial Farmers Under Serious Threat - There were at least 4,500 farmers in Zimbabwe before the government's controversial land reform programme began in 2000, but now there are only about 300 left. At least a million farm workers have lost their livelihood and homes as a result. In just 10 years Zimbabwe has turned from being the bread basket of the region to one of the most heavily food aid dependent countries in the world. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Biogas - a Viable Energy Source

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2010-01-07 05:41

Biogas - a Viable Energy Source - ZIMBABWE, like other Sadc countries, faces energy challenges, and these are adversely affecting the overall performance of the economy. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Public Transport Operators to Take Over City Bus Terminuses, Ranks

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2010-01-07 05:40

Public Transport Operators to Take Over City Bus Terminuses, Ranks - Harare City Council has handed over control of its run-down bus ranks to the Zimbabwe Passengers and Couriers' Association to take charge of and spruce up the terminuses in the city. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Govt Considers Reintroducing Repo Rate

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Thu, 2010-01-07 05:40

Govt Considers Reintroducing Repo Rate - THE Government is considering re-introducing the repo rate months after it fell away as the country grappled with challenges brought about by a hyper-inflationary environment. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Time to Beef Up Power Sources

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2010-01-04 17:02

Time to Beef Up Power Sources - Zimbabwe is doubly short of electricity, with Zesa both unable to generate enough energy to meet all demand and unable to meet maximum power demand at peak times. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Workers Expect U.S.$400 Minimum Wage

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2010-01-04 17:02

Workers Expect U.S.$400 Minimum Wage - WORKERS have expressed optimism that the New Year will usher in a new lease of life that will transform them as the national economy prospers. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]

Brace for Heavy Rains, Says MET Office

Submitted by AA Zimbabwe on Mon, 2010-01-04 17:01

Brace for Heavy Rains, Says MET Office - FARMERS should brace for heavy rains starting tomorrow and expected to cover most parts of the country following a fortnight's dry spell that resulted in many crops showing signs of moisture stress. [All Africa : Zimbabwe]